Helio Montiel

Virtual Video Game. 2009
(videojuegovirutal)
Oil on linen
488 x 610 cm (192 x 240 in)

Biography

Born in Mexico City, 1955.

Studies:

1978-1985    Architecture and Visual Arts, ENAP, UNAM, ENEP Acatlán, Mexico.

1974-1980    National School of Painting, Sculpture and Engraving "La Esmeralda", INBA, Mexico City

Individual Exhibitions (selection):

2009            El iluminado, Helio Montiel, Centro Cultural del Mexico Contemporáneo, Mexico City.

2008            Helio Montiel 15.2m2, El Nigromante Cultural Centre, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico.

2002            One Hundred Paintings on Paintings, OMR Gallery, Mexico City.

1998            Helio Montiel, Recent Work, Contemporary Art Gallery, Mexico City.

1993            Retrospective, Zona Gallery, Mexico City.

Awards (selection):

2007-2010   National System of Art Creators, FONCA, Mexico.

1979            Special Mention, Sculpture, XV National Contest for Visual Arts Students, Aguascalientes, Mexico.